Swainiac

Oh, and an unseasonally large numer of Silver eels also!! No mention of the 40lb conger released there last year though!!

There was a fairly big comp fished on the shore at Baiter, last weekend, with quite a few flatties weighed in. Was written up in thursdyas echo I think. Rich

Hi stephen, many refuse tips have an area for out of date flares, if yours doesnt, contact the RNLI who will advise you of the appropraite channel for disposal. Please dont just lob them in the bin, as you have said, explosives do become unstable, treat with due dilligence. Thanks, Rich

Mike, Im always up for provising lead weights for lead, I have 25 1oz and 25 2oz I can shove your way. I think its best I post a pic to show you what they are like before entereng into a verbal agreement, I will post pics for you.. Charlie, thaqnks for the offer, I'm afraid I'm one of theese characters, if I borrrow it twice I need to buy one, there fore, I really think I need to have one of these for my own collection, but thank you for your kind offer. Rich

You'll need a longer landing net then Pat Carlin has on his Cat fishing from Illustrious!!!! Hopep to get to meet you soon Phill, Rich

With the updates weather forecast, my money now is a guffer Wrasse!! I hope it changes again, so all the hard work PJ and the rest of the crew has put in, sees us able to give it 100% with no restrictions. I guess we have to start working on sponsors for next year now!! Rich

Used my Do-It cannon ball mould for the first time today, cast an abundance of 1 to 4 oz leads. Its absolutely cracking. The method of holding the Brass loops in place ensures they are centrally placed, giving a central point of fulcrum. Im very pleased with it. Just need a 1lb bopedo now, and thats me sorted for all my leads. Rich

Duncan.......................you'll need a bloody telescope from there!!!! We're still sticking to plan A, with an inshore option of plans B and C to fall back on! Rich

Duncan, I expect that you will be able to see us Bass fishing from where you MAY be fishing.........being the innaugral year of this magnificent Trophy from B.A.S.S. I'm going to try quite hard for a decent fish............although we have the Bass Meastro on board in the form of B Short Esq. Bass angler extraodinaire!! Rich

So....................Slam Dunc takes on Paul D's role as fat wallet one??? Excellent work on the prize front PJ, reflects very well on the club as a whole.....well done. My predictions are as follows......heaviest round fish...Conger, heaviest flattie....Brill.........best % specimen............Garfish/undulate/pout/cuckoo...........and if I can really put my neck on the block....I reckon a near double bass will be wighed at sea..... and released. Hope its me!! Rich

I think I'll buy Mark B one for xmas!! Rich

Interesting site. First time I've actually taken time to read through it. Very informative articles, I also like the moon phase item, it says we can include it on our website. Worth doing do we think? Rich

After a few messages back and forth over the week, Cascars and crew decided on the long haul from Tonbridge and surrounding areas, to pay us humble folk a visit, and have a look at the area, prior to next weeks Open, which they have decided to fish. Mark and I arrived at Baiter just after eight, and Nipper was in the water with little problem. Bob and robert Fuller arrived shortly afterwards, and we helped get him in the water. He was hoping for a few fish farther out, along with Martin and Dean, who had launched out of Cobbs. We decided to drift out, and bang on the kettle, waiting for Terry and crew to arrive and get launched. Martin and Dean obviously smelt this, and were soon rafted alongside, supping a hot brew. Coddy drew in on board Sammy, and a a fair gathering of club boats were in the water. Duncan steamed past on Phaeton, Sammy left, Martin and Bob F slipped away, and we were left waiting for Terry. He was soon in the car park, and his Quicksilver was soon alongside, in readiness to follow us out to our chosen ground. I had fished this area blind, with Bob F on Splash out, and thought it looked like a Cod /Whiting holding area, so off we went. Less than twenty minutes later, the area was scanned for our chosen lip, and hook was down. Terry anchored not a million miles away. Baits down, and the long wait ensued. The first bite came, and I landed a doggie, then all was quiet. Sea Mistress managed a few doggies, and quite rightly, decided on a move, assisted by his anchor slipping! He moved off to visit a nearby wreck, then the last we heard, he was heading over to the Island. Mark and I stuck it out, big baits on one rod, and baited feathers on the other. Mark had a knock.......and fish on. It hit the surface, and I netted a beautifull Brill, bang on 4lb. Result..........but a week early!! More doggies later, Sea Princess came back, and we sat it out for a while.......almost till sundown. The boys sneaked off to Old Harry, to try a few plugs, and we sat it out, waiting for the water to get higher on the slip. Steaming home, Terry reported a few Pollack on lures, so I'm pleased thier ourney wasnt a complete waste of time. We got back to the slip, and Splash Out was already waiting to trailer up, we got him on, recovered Nipper, then got Terry and crew back on dry land. Not a total watse of time, but our plan for next weeks Open was definately agreed upon. See you guys out there next week......or maybe not. Charlie........Marks Brill for the book please 4lb dead. Thank. Great to see you and your crew Terry, see you early doors Sunday. Rich

I can assure you, if a double falls to a rod on Nipper, it will go back, but I can't promise clemency to a 100% Bully! Rich

Far better looking than his Dad!!! Nice one Dan, get 'em hooked while they are still young. Rich

Still plenty inshore down in Weymouth, took two over the Hood last weekend.

Mark and I will be launching 0830 approx from Baiter, Terry, (Cascars), is trailing across from Tonbridge, to get out and have a looksee before the Open next weekend. Plan is to have a look for Whiting and Bullies. Anyone else out?? Rich

.......................and the best thing is......when you whistle them, they trot off to the washing machine after a weeks worth of fishing!

Jack will have the last laugh when he and Andy clean up next weekend............ Martin, did they tell you they have offerred their services after prizegiving and scoff??!!!!!! Rich

Bob, mine came from Ron Thompson, neoprene socks with liners, well worth it, my feet stay nice and dry!!! Rich

Friday??? Christ!! No ....Sunday, they will be here at Baiter at about 0830 - 0900. Rich

Gordon, two new members are trailing across from Kent on friday, to fish out of Poole then fishing here again for the open, fancy buddying up?? Rich

Better the southern channel, than the back passage methinks!! Rich

Billy...I counldnt even snag a bloody pout!!!! Some monster gars over the Hood mate. Charlie, I sent them via the link on the score sheet page, but will fill in two more and bring them to the meeting thursday. Rich

Charlie, I mailled Marks and My score sheet in on sunday evening, Marks was 139, mine was 136. Rich